Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care to cardiovascular patients in a high-acuity environment. You will perform patient assessments, manage ventilators, and administer respiratory treatments.

You will support diagnostic procedures, collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and nursing teams, respond to emergencies, and educate patients and families about respiratory care and treatments.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience in a cardiovascular or high-acuity setting preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, technical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety, continuous learning, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care to cardiovascular patients in a high-acuity environment.
• Perform patient assessments, manage ventilators, and administer respiratory treatments.
• Support diagnostic procedures and collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and nursing teams.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Educate patients and their families about respiratory care and treatments.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist License

ICU Experience

Clinical Assessment

Ventilator Management

Team Collaboration

Patient Safety & Compassion

Job description

Role

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care to cardiovascular patients in a high-acuity environment.
• Perform patient assessments, manage ventilators, and administer respiratory treatments.
• Support diagnostic procedures and collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, and nursing teams.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Educate patients and their families about respiratory care and treatments.

Qualifications And Skills

• Current registration as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience in a cardiovascular or high-acuity setting preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, technical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety, continuous learning, and compassionate care.